Johnson's role on the Golden Eagle defensive line continues to
grow and he enters his final season as the returning starter in the
middle of the action...a preseason all-OVC selection by College
Sports Madness...has started every game for the last two seasons...
continues to work extremely hard to increase his strength and
quickness...also a real student of his position, improving his
technique...listed on the Athletic Director's Honor Roll.

AT TECH (IN 2012): Johnson started in seven
games for the Golden Eagles, but missed four starts late in the
season due to injury...made 19 tackles, seven unassisted.

(In 2011): One of 12 Golden Eagles to start all
11 contests for Tech on the defensive line...logged 40 tackles
including 3.5 tackles-for-loss for 12 yards...had a half-sack
against Maryville College for a loss of four yards...recorded one
quarterback hurry and one pass breakup...

(In 2010): Jordan got a taste of college
football as a true freshman, working his way onto the field in a
backup role and seeing action in nine games...finished with six
total tackles, including two against both UT Martin and
Jacksonville State.

HIGH SCHOOL: A second-team Florida All-State
selection and a two-sport standout at Carol City High School,
Jordan Johnson was an effective defensive lineman for the Chiefs
and coach Harold Barnwell...posted 56 total tackles as a senior,
including 16 tackles-for-loss and eight quarterback sacks, on his
way to earning selections to two all-star games, including The USA
vs. The World All-Star game in Ft. Lauderdale, where he helped
claim a 17-0 victory and registered 1.5 tackles-for-loss...named
the Defensive Lineman of the Year for his team...four-year
letterwinner in both football and track & field.

PERSONAL: The guardian of Diane Johnson
...birthdate is July 30, 1992...full name is Jordan Ross
Johnson...majoring in criminal justice.